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Antiobesity drug derived from chili peppers caused long term weight loss and improved metabolic health in mice eating a high fat diet according to a study
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Anti-obesity drug derived from chili peppers caused long term weight loss and improved metabolic health in mice eating a high fat diet, according to a study.

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The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy study found the novel drug, Metabocin, was based on capsaicin - the compound that gives chili peppers their spicy burn.

It was designed to slowly release capsaicin throughout the day so it can exert its anti-obesity effect without producing inflammation or adverse side effects. — ANI

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